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The male finished with the formalities in the field, rushed towards the lockers, took a shower, and left, rejecting the team’s celebration party invite, saying he had something else planned. He quickly took off towards the stands, looking for his best friend, in hopes that you haven’t left your spot next to the scientist. And to his joy, you were still there, chatting with Xeno. 

“Yow, Xee.” Stanley approached, prompting you and Xeno to look over at his direction, your eyes met with his as you gave him a smile. “Hey, Stanley! Congratulations on the win! You did great out there, it was amazing to watch!” You exclaimed, Xeno noticing a tint of red painted the male’s ears. Of course he knew about his best friend's attraction towards you, he was subtle, but nothing gets past his observing eyes. 

“Oh, it was a team effort, but thank you for your support, Y/N.” Stanley answered, a cool aura surrounding him. His pride and ego swelled from your compliment. “Yes, indeed, your skills are elegantly unmatched, Stan. Give yourself some credit” Xeno added. To which Stanley chuckled at. 

“Wanna join us, Y/N? We’re gonna celebrate the win with pizza at the diner nearby. My treat.” Stanley invited, with that cool nonchalant aura still surrounding him. ‘Oh this guy is faking so bad’ Xeno thought, knowing that his friend is probably dying inside in fear. They’ve been together for years, he can basically read Stanley’s body language, and it’s practically screaming ‘please say yes, please say yes, please say yes…’

“Oh, I wouldn’t want to intrude…” you answer, unsure if it was okay, you didn’t really know them well enough, so you found it weird that Stanley would extend the invitation towards you. “Nonsense, miss Y/N. We would be delighted for you to accompany us.” This time, it was Xeno who insisted, Stanley thanking him in his mind. “Oh, well, if that’s the case, sure! I’d love to join you both!” You answered, not noticing the breath that the blonde let out. 

The walk towards the diner was filled with you and Stanley talking about the game. He didn’t know you were a fan of the sport, so you corrected him, saying you only watch matches that your school plays in, revealing to the male that you’re a fan of his. Xeno noticed you both got flustered after that revelation. The conversation continued with Stanley talking with you about random things like game strategies, or interests, with Xeno sometimes adding his own input. 

When you reached the diner, he asked you both to choose your orders. You decided to get 1 whole pizza and a few other sides, as well as milkshakes. When your food arrived, it was Xeno’s turn to talk both your ears out about his scientific endeavours. 

“Hey, you have a little something on your face” Stanley pointed out, gesturing towards your face. You attempted to wipe it off, but missed the mark. The blonde leaned over and wiped the sauce off of the side of your lips with his finger, lingering for a second, then sat back down and wiped the sauce onto a napkin. Your flustered appearance at his sly act caused the male to develop a hint of pink on his cheeks. 

‘They’re both down bad for each other…’ Xeno thought, deadpan at the scene he just witnessed. “Say, Y/N, would you be free tomorrow? I could use another pair of hands for an experiment I'm working on.” Xeno asked, which piqued Stanley’s interest. If he remembered correctly, said experiment has something to do with some physics that comes with marksmanship, a hobby which he’d picked up last year. ‘Is Xeno… wingmanning right now?! He’s totally giving me a way to show off!’ Stanley thought. “Oh! I’d love to! I always got intrigued with your science things whenever I'd visit the lab. I’d love to be a part of it!” You exclaimed,  excitement brewing. 

After the celebration, Both boys walked you home, with you now talking about your interests, which Stanley gladly listened to. As you got to your door, you turned towards them. “Well, here’s my house. Thank you both for walking me home, Get home safe, okay?” You bid farewell, waving to the boys before coming inside your house and closing the door, but not without stealing a glance and a smile towards the blonde haired male who waved you goodbye. 

As the two males walked home, Xeno spoke up, “Well, don’t let me down tomorrow during the experiment, you’ll have another set of eyes to impress after all” The grey haired scientist smirked. “I wouldn’t dream of it. I’ll pass your little experiment and show off to them easily.” He answered, a smirk of his own plastered on his face. 

He can’t wait for tomorrow to come, now that he’s practically secured another hang out session with you. Whatever happens, he can’t deny that this whole interaction got his feelings for you much deeper. And he hopes that after tomorrow, something between you both blossoms. 

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